Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to ‘The Late Show.’ How it ends is still a secret
Summary
Stephen Colbert will host the final episode of "The Late Show" on CBS after 11 seasons. The show is ending due to economic reasons, but some believe political pressure related to President Donald Trump’s criticism played a role.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert’s last episode on "The Late Show" airs this Thursday.
- The show has been on CBS for 11 seasons and is ending after nearly 33 years of the franchise.
- CBS announced the end of the show last summer, citing economic reasons.
- Colbert is currently the ratings leader among late-night TV hosts.
- President Trump has repeatedly criticized Colbert’s show.
- Paramount, CBS’s parent company, settled a $16 million lawsuit from Trump before the show’s cancellation.
- Some experts think political pressure influenced the decision to end the show.
- CBS will replace "The Late Show" with a comedy program called "Comics Unleashed" focused on non-political content.
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